வரம்
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Tamil[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
From Sanskrit वर (vara, “gift, reward”).
Noun[edit]
வரம் • (varam)
- boon, gift, blessing (by a deity or great person)
- grace, favour, help
- blessing
- Synonyms: அருள் (aruḷ), ஆசிர்வாதம் (ācirvātam)
- supplication, solicitation, entreaty, request (as made to a deity or a great person)
- Synonyms: மன்றாட்டு (maṉṟāṭṭu), வேண்டுகோள் (vēṇṭukōḷ), ஜெபம் (jepam)
- desire
- excellence, eminence
- treasure
- Synonym: புதையல் (putaiyal)
Etymology 2[edit]
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Noun[edit]
- enclosed space
Etymology 3[edit]
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Noun[edit]
வரம் • (varam) (archaic, rare)
Etymology 4[edit]
Noun[edit]
References[edit]
- University of Madras (1924–1936) “வரம்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press